Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Mr Nikolai Patrushev presented the Order of Alexander Nevsky conferred by Russian Federation President Mr Vladimir Putin on Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the Credentials Hall of the SAC Chairman Office in Nay Pyi Taw this afternoon. They discussed the promotion of bilateral cooperation.
At the meeting, the Senior General first said that he warmly welcomed the delegates led by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation expressed thanks to the Senior General for welcoming his delegation warmly. Moreover, he said that President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin conferred the Order of Alexander Nevsky on SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing for his valuable endeavours to develop multi-sectoral cooperation with the Russian Federation and the Order of Friendship on SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win.
Then, the Secretary presented the Order of Alexander Nevsky conferred by President Mr Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation to the Senior General.
Next, the Secretary also presented the Order of Friendship to the Vice-Senior General.
The Senior General expressed his thanks for the Order conferred by Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin and cordially exchanged views with the Secretary on international issues and ASEAN issues, lesser prospects to CHAIRMAN of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing conferred the honorary title of Thray Sithu on Mr Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, for his excellent performance in strengthening relations and establishing close cooperation between Myanmar and the Russian Federation at the State Administration Council Chairman Office yesterday afternoon.
Also present at the ceremony were SAC Vice-Chairman Vice-Senior General Thiri Pyanchi Maha Thray Sithu Soe Win, SAC Joint Secretary Lt-Gen Zeya Kyaw Htin Sithu Ye Win Oo, Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Thiri Pyanchi Sithu Yar Pyae, Union Minister for Union Government Office 2 Thiri Pyanchi U Ko Ko Hlaing, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Iskander Azizov and officials.
First, U Khin Latt, Deputy Minister of the State Administration Council Office, read the order of conferring the title. Next, Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing himself conferred Thray Sithu title and insignia on Mr Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, for his excellent performance in strengthening relations and establishing close cooperation between Myanmar and the Russian Federation.
Afterwards, the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister and the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation had a photo taken together with the attendees. — MNA/TH
